Divorce
For most people a divorce is one of the most stressful events they will ever have to endure. The strong emotions which accompany a divorce can sometimes make the decision-making process seem impossible. During these trying times, it is imperative to retain a lawyer who not only provides skilled and effective legal advice, but who is also willing to help you deal with any uncertainty or anxiety. At Mindi Lasley, P.A., we view it as our job to help calm the emotions of our clients and give them straightforward legal advice about their divorce.
Florida is a “no fault” divorce state, meaning that all that needs to be proven for a divorce to be granted is that the marriage is irretrievably broken. While this concept appears to be straightforward, even a simple divorce can prove to be complicated due to the numerous documents that must be filed with the court and done so within certain time constraints, the exorbitant amount of financial documents that must be disclosed, and the court hearings and mediations that are required. The legal pleadings and other document that are required to be filed with the court are extremely important and must be properly prepared in accordance with Florida law to prevent problems that may arise during the pendency of your case.
The residence requirement for a divorce in Florida is 6 months. One of the parties to the divorce must be a Florida resident for 6 months prior to filing the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.
A divorce not only dissolves the marriage, but it resolves all issues such as the division of assets and debts (legally known as equitable distribution), alimony, child custody (which is now legally specified as a “parenting plan”), child support, and any other issues that need to be resolved.
More information can be found on these pages:
Alimony
Property Division
Uncontested Divorce
Also for cases involving persons in the U.S. armed forces: Military Divorce